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Congratulations on making it through the first semester of this uni year, I hope you’ve enjoyed these past three months. Here at Nerve we’ve been working hard round the clock to showcase some of the talented writers we have here at the university. In issue #3 of the mag we bring you interviews with DMA’s and Lewis Capaldi, some great features on the upcoming festive season and our big review of the year. Have a great couple weeks off, enjoy your Christmas and we’ll see you in the new year!
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What a year it’s been! From snow in March to the hottest summer on record, Brexit to the World Cup, there’s been plenty going on wherever and whenever you look. So grab yourself a mince pie and a mug of hot chocolate, sit in front of the fire (or the budget electric heater) and check out our review of all things 2018! Ryan Evans, Deputy Editor
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PERSON OF THE YEAR
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Gareth Southgate led the England football team to the 2018 World Cup hosted in Russia. Although they were eventually knocked out in the semi-finals, Southgate won the nations heart with his charm and signature waistcoat. He even had the London underground station ‘Southgate’ renamed to ‘Gareth Southgate’ for a period of time. He may not have brought football home but he definitely put a smile on our faces, here’s hoping for 2022.
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Meghan Markle stole the country’s heart this year becoming the Duchess of Sussex but more importantly, Prince Harry’s wife. The wedding took place in Windsor in May and despite not getting a bank holiday the British public still came out in force to celebrate. Although some were disappointed that Meghan who prior to marrying Harry was an actor, had to retire. Season 7 of ‘Suits’ saw Markle leave the show never to return to acting again. Chadwick Boseman - The Marvel universe treated us to their newest group of superheroes earlier this year with smash-hit movie ‘Black Panther’. Released in February the movie broke records becoming the largest solo superhero launch of all time. Aside from the numerous awards that the movie won it was also heavily praised for its diversity in casting and promoting of black culture, Chadwick Boseman became the first superhero of African descent in mainstream American comics.
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TOP ALBUMS
Black Panther Soundtrack - If the cast of Marvel’s Black Panther wasn’t star studded enough for you, the soundtrack won’t fail to disappoint, either. This album is home to an experimental collection of unique, varying sounds. Not only does it compliment the Black Panther film, but it also stands on its own two feet as an individual album.
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Invasion of Privacy - Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy is as outrageous as she is in real life. The rags-to-riches star isn’t afraid to speak her mind – her honesty towards herself, and her peers no less, is encapsulated in every single hit on the album. The fusion of Bronx and Latin vibes pays homage to her heritage; her biographical album has completely changed the rap game.
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Staying at Tamara’s - George Ezra’s getaway second album was the soundtrack to everyone’s summer. The mix of catchy hooks and moody ballads captured the hearts of the nation, seizing the chaos of the modern-day world and catapulting into the lives of his listeners, no matter how old. It’s clear that Ezra’s escape to the furthest corners of Europe fuelled his best song writing to date.
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POLITICAL STORIES
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Brexit - You couldn’t get away from this if you tried. David Davis resigned as Brexit secretary in July, replaced by Dominic Raab. Just as it seemed like there was going to be a deal, Theresa May was set back with seven high profile resignations in one day. Who knows what’s going to happen before Brexit day in March?
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Irish Referendum - In May, Ireland voted heavily in favour of overturning the country’s abortion ban. The eighth amendment had outlawed abortions unless the mother’s life was at risk, but now the Irish parliament will introduce new, more liberal laws. The vote finished 66% to 34%. US Mid-terms - This year’s mid-terms were just as interesting as world politics has been in the last few years. President Donald Trump had made the significance of the vote quite clear, and it was mixed results for him. The Democrats picked up 30 seats in the House, but the Republicans gained a couple of Senate spots.
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Pride - The university’s LGBT student leaders alongside SUBU’s Democracy and Equality team came together earlier this year for pride day on campus. The event was the biggest and wildest Bournemouth Uni has seen, students paraded round campus to show their support for the community.
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Nerve FM - Nerve had it’s annual FM fortnight, for two weeks the radio station went on the local airwaves and was listened to by listeners across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch on 87.9FM. Highlights included a whole cucumber being eaten on air and presenters trying to host whilst playing chubby bunny. Graduation - In November we said goodbye to our fellow students after enjoying their company for the past three years. Thousands of students came back to Bournemouth with their classmates for one last send off at the BIC. Also in attendance was Frank Bruno who was among many other honorary doctorates including Madeleine Wickham and former AFC Bournemouth chairman Trevor Watkins.
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80s/90s-style Belt Bags - The ’80s were a time of economic boom, when fashion and lifestyles were fast and frivolous. With millennials delaying home purchases and starting families, they have high disposable incomes which revisits some of that 80’s hedonism. Pure escapism from the harsh realities of life. Next-level Functionality - 2018 is all about being comfortable. People today travel further from home more frequently, for work and for leisure, while living in increasingly busy and crowded cities and have more varied and flexible work lives so being comfortable became top priority. That resulted in clothing that responds better to the weather, that travels well and is hyper-versatile.
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Anything Yellow! - We are finally over the millennial pink, as 2018’s color was a lighter tone of neon yellow. This trend is directly influenced by the impact of street and workwear. Hot brands like Off-White and Gosha Rubchinskiy have used iconography of street signage in their prints and apparel and Kanye West’s Yeezy line and Nike have picked up on the references.
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World Cup - Following fears for safety of English fans, concerns of racial abuse and widespread negativity over the Three Lions’ chances, this year’s World Cup will go down in memory. Coupled with the unprecedented heatwave, the feel good factor that surrounded the nation for a couple of months this summer is certainly something that hasn’t been seen in my lifetime. Oh, and everyone fell in love with THAT waistcoat.
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Ryder Cup - From ‘Mollywood’ to the Postman and everything in between, this year’s Ryder Cup did not disappoint. Following 2016’s 17-11 defeat, Team Europe managed to claim back the Ryder Cup in emphatic style. Their amazing 4-0 whitewash on Friday afternoon was one of the highlights of the weekend, as was the historic moment of Sergio Garcia becoming Europe’s all-time leading points scorer. Winter Olympics - It seems more than 10 months since the Winter Olympics - in fact, we’ve had the Beast from the East that grinded the country to a halt for a few days AND the hottest summer on record since the end of the PyeongChang games. At the Skeleton track, Lizzy Yarnold became Team GB’s most successful Winter Olympian whilst Laura Deas and Dom Parsons picked up excellent bronze medals.
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Bodyguard - Bodyguard has been one of the biggest run-away successes this year thanks to how gripping this drama could be. Viewers were hooked to their television boxes as the Richard Madden epic had viewers on the edge of their seat. It’s 10.4 million viewers of the final episode showed it definitely didn’t lose steam as it went on.
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Queer Eye - Bobby, Jonathon, Antoni, Karamo and Tan are the fab five and have been melting the hearts of many Netflix viewers over the past year. After the success of the first series, the second definitely lived up to the hype before. The fab five help many different people, from a transgender man recovering from top surgery, to a guy who failed his first year of college. The Circle - Channel 4’s incredible concept of a reality show took people by surprise in September. A game where you have to be the most popular on a social media site without meeting anyone really highlighted how easy it is to create a fake persona online. This was unique in the way that we as viewers knew the contestants and saw them make the choice whether to lie or not.
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American Animals - American Animals applies documentary to the biopic in a way that both heightens authenticity and questions the truth of its story. Bart Layton’s ground-breaking direction changes film as we know it, making American Animals nothing less than a masterpiece. It’s complete with strong performances, especially from Evan Peters.
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A Star is Born - Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut proves not only his gift for filmmaking, but also that a third remake can be a good idea. With a determined director and outstanding performances from Cooper, Lady Gaga and Sam Elliot, A Star Is Born is perhaps the most emotionally resonant and authentic film of the year. A no contest Oscar winner for its music, but hopefully, Cooper, Gaga and Elliot will get the recognition they deserve. Roma - Straight from the heart of Alfonso Cuarón, director of Gravity and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Roma is nothing short of a masterpiece. A breath-taking display of the sheer filmmaking talent of one man. Cuarón writes his most personal story, which he brings to fruition through a masterclass of the long take in his first cinematography feature credit. It’s a shoo-in for the Oscars and an absolute must see.
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Salisbury Poisoning - Russia’s security services claimed yet another life on British soil following the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia Skripal with the nerve agent Novichok. President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, denied any involvement in the attack, and the men accused were publically ridiculed online after claiming they just wanted to visit Salisbury’s “historic 123-metre spire”.
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Cambridge Analytica - Facebook came under intense scrutiny worldwide after it was revealed that Cambridge Analytica had used Facebook users’ data to target US voters with political ads in the run up to the 2016 presidential election. This all hit a peak when Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO, appeared in front of the US Congress leading to some bemusing questions from Senators who clearly don’t understand the internet. Trump & Korea - After decades of technically being at war, the two Koreas, following some unlikely action from Donald Trump, finally signed a peace deal. Maybe Trump got a little bit too much credit for the hard work mostly done by South and North Korean diplomats but it was still undoubtedly good news that we really needed halfway through the year. Whether it’s a lasting peace remains to be seen.
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Milkman by Anna Burns - “The day Somebody McSomebody put a gun to my breast and called me a cat and threatened to shoot me was the same day the Milkman died”. Winner of the 2018 Man Booker Prize, Milkman, is a story set in 1970s, Northern Ireland, that tackles the conflict of the time from the perspective of a teenage girl. A unique, new read from Anna Burns. Normal People by Sally Rooney - Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year award, 2018, Normal People is a love story about how one person can change another’s life, and shows us how difficult it can be to talk about how we feel. A modern take on the classic ‘willthey-won’t-they’. the witch doesn’t burn in this one by Amanda Lovelace - The second book in Lovelace’s “Women are Some Kind of Magic” series. A collection of poems about womanhood that fans of Rupi Kaur will enjoy. If you haven’t already, check out her first book the princess doesn’t burn in this one.
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FEATURES
Are we forgetting the true tradition behind Christmas? It’s that time of year again... days are shorter, nights seem to last forever. Winter has come. Winter brings about its own complications and is an amalgamation of happiness and sadness. In this edition’s features is a result of that. Get some eggnog, sit back, and read about the support homeless find around Bournemouth, or about how Scandinavians celebrate their christmas. - Aakash Bhatia, Features Editor
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roasting fire, opening presents with family, Christmas songs playing in the background, this should be the traditional image of Christmas. Instead, corporate companies with their red lorries are taking over the image of Christmas. Before Coca Cola was around, Father Christmas had a green coat. Nowadays, department stores’ Christmas adverts are all over the Television. Each year is a competition to make the most popular Christmas advert. But are we forgetting the true tradition behind Christmas?
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Whilst these companies make money over Christmas, the British Public are starting to get tired of the word Christmas. Christmas seems to come around earlier each year. Stores keep bringing out their Christmas display at the end of August. I’m starting to feel like the Grinch, I hate to admit that I’m starting to loathe the thought of Christmas. All because of commercialisation.
making money out of Christmas. I can’t blame them but it is getting ridiculous. By the time Christmas comes around I’m happy that I don’t have to trail through the Dolphin Shopping Centre hearing another Christmas song that I’ve heard twenty times in the last three days. Are we losing the tradition and magic that surrounds Christmas?
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Commercialisation can be a good thing. More money into local businesses, the high street is the busiest that it’s been all year. Family members finding the perfect gift for their loved one. There is a lot of kindness during Christmas. Many people donate to charity and help other people. Which links to the traditional religious element of Christmas. Big coffee chains have special Christmas drinks, Santa Clause on each cup with reindeers. The drinks are delicious. I do enjoy sitting in Costa on a cold day drinking a hot chocolate with cream.
So many people state that Christmas only begins once the famous red Coca Cola lorry advert airs on the TV, this is normally during ITV’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. I believe Christmas starts at the beginning of December not any earlier. We haven’t even finished with Halloween before the Christmas Music starts to play in ASDA. Everywhere you look, brands are
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The less fortunate
Christmas can also be a hard time of year for many people who are struggling with money or being alone on the big day. Commercialisation doesn’t help these people, every time they go to the shops, they feel guilty and it makes them think about their finance. I personally believe that Christmas shouldn’t be about the money. It should be about seeing those family members that you haven’t seen since last Christmas. Being around the people you love.
The adverts
Christmas Adverts take over the TV around the beginning of November, with tear-jerking carrots finding love, a monster hiding under the bed and Paddington the bear hitting the streets of London. These adverts are loved by the members of the public each year. I’m guilty myself crying at the John Lewis adverts.
Christmas adverts are such a big thing than ever before, each year it’s a competition who is going to have the biggest advert. Last year John Lewis spent 7 Million Pounds on their Moz the Monster advert. Members of the public criticised this as they felt the company could of donated some of this money to the homeless or vulnerable individuals at Christmas. You could even buy Moz the Monster plush toy for £20 in store. This is going too far, why should Christmas be about advertising and money. Yes, the adverts are amazing to watch and have a brilliant story but is it really about Christmas? Or is it just more money for the company concerned? Commercialisation can be positive during the festive period, I enjoy the traditions which have been introduced over the year from companies. I enjoy going to see the Coca Cola Truck in Bournemouth. I love the advent calendars made from Cadbury’s. But overall, we need to remember that Christmas is about spending the time with the ones we love, watching Christmas Films and, most of all, having fun.
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CHRISTMAS TIME IN SCANDINAVIA
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here it’s widely celebrated, Christmas time can be very different from country to country. Scandinavia is no exception; other than the fact that they actually get snow during Christmas, they have many unique customs and traditions that you might find interesting.
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consisting of fish, the second course cold cured meats, then the third wave consists of warm dishes – this will likely include sausages, a potato and cream casserole, and the fabled Swedish meatballs.
The day of celebration
First and foremost, the Scandinavians have their main Christmas celebrations on the 24th. This is due to deep-seated Christian traditions; celebrations take place the day before, then on the day itself you rest and go to church. This obviously isn’t as prevalent today but old habits die hard. In Norway they really like to leave it until the last minute. Stores will still be open on the 24th and the first part of the day is spent doing last-minute shopping or going to church services, then at 5pm church bells across the country ring out for Christmas and only then do they sit down to have their Christmas meal and open presents.
The Christmas meal
This is where it varies quite a bit between the three countries. In Sweden they have what’s called a ‘Julbord’. It’s a threecourse buffet-style meal, the first course
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In Denmark the main part of the meal is either roasted Duck or Goose, complete with caramelized potatoes, red cabbage and cranberry jam. It doesn’t seem like much but families like to add their own personal touches, for example, mine serves warmed-up crips with the meal. For Norway they typically have pork ribs at the centre of their meal, although there are many alternatives including fish, lamb or mutton ribs, and sometimes they even have sheep’s head. This is usually served with sides of red cabbage, sausages and potatoes (yes, they really like their potatoes). One thing these countries do have in
One thing these contries do have in common is dessert. Along with various sweets, they have a rice pudding served with a hot cherry sauce. Many households like to throw a little fun into dessert and hide a whole almond in the rice pudding, whoever finds the almond gets a prize.
The tree
Fake Christmas trees are much less common in Scandinavia, in fact, Denmark is a major producer of live Christmas trees. Traditionally trees are not decorated until the 24th, however the anticipation clearly became too much as that tradition has died down now. As for decorations, they use rather creepy gnome-like figures called ‘Nisse’ – a creature from Nordic folklore – and they like to use real candles (with a bucket of water nearby of course) which they light on the 24th. Many households also like to top their trees off with the flags of their country. Finally, without exception, there will always be a star at the top – fairies are a no-go over there.
Decorations
Scandinavians also like to decorate the outside of their houses, with restraint however. They mostly use tasteful white or gold string lights, you’ll find no giant inflatable Santa Clauses over there. In Sweden they like to use straw to make decorations, symbolic of Jesus being born in a manger. Some households put a goat made from straw in front of their Christmas tree to guard it, and in the city of Gälve a giant version of the goat is built each year – usually only to be burned down or wrecked in some way or another. As well as candles on the tree, Danes also like to have advent candles – a giant candle marked with each day leading up to the 24th, you light it until it burns down to the next day. And in case you didn’t think that’s enough candles, some households also have an advent crown – a wreath complete with four candles. Each candle is lit every Sunday leading up to Christmas Eve.
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Christmas TV is taken very seriously over there, particularly in Sweden and Denmark. In Denmark there is a a TV series called ‘Christmas Calendar,’ it runs during December (one episode each day until the 25th) and is different every year. Then in Sweden at 3pm on the 24th, most families will stop whatever they’re doing to watch the Donald Duck Christmas special: ‘From All of Us to All of You.’ Apparantly there’s a huge divide between those who open presents before or after the show. Both of these traditions have been running since the 1960s.
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HELP FOR
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Since 2010, homelessness has been increasing at an alarming rate and continues to rise.
Did you know... • Rough sleeping has doubled since 2010. • 79 000 homeless households live in temporary accommodation. • Over 120 000 children are homeless. This takes an enormous toll on their emotional wellbeing and development. This can cause mental health issues which can be carried through to adulthood. • 33 000 families are in work despite not having a stable home. • Sofa surfing is a form of homelessness.
Various causes of homelessness: • Trauma and/or childhood trauma • Mental and/or physical health issues • High private rents • Loss of job and/or low wages • Debt • Lack of social housing • Cuts to the welfare system • Leaving care or the armed forces • Breakdown of relationships • Addiction
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iving money to people who find themselves homeless is not enough to solve these complex issues. It often leaves them trapped in a cycle of homelessness as they do not look to seek help. Many homeless people do not like to beg meaning they can get overlooked, whereas aggressive beggars may receive a lot more. In rare cases, some people who beg are not homeless, meaning your goodwill could be lost. This is why Street Support Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are working to bring all homeless organisations in your area together under one roof. This allows much needed resources to be shared equally, meaning organisations can provide a better service of help to those in need. The good news is, there are many alternative ways that YOU can help the homeless in your community this Christmas and beyond!
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How you can help the homeless: 1. Create a fundraising event or donate to the Change for Good Just Giving page, Change for Good. The money goes directly to a homeless person which help with items such as furniture or a rent deposit for a new home. 2. Volunteer! Even helping with website management or project development can really help charities. This is great experience to work with many different organisations and boost your career prospects. 3. Give practical items to organisations. Needs are frequently updated on their websites. 4. Use Street Support for University projects and help raise awareness e.g. statistical analysis and research; an opportunity for professors and students alike! Support is available for your ideas, resources and contacts, to ensure you get the best from your projects. 5. Point a rough sleeper to charities’ websites to allow them to access services. 6. Simply smiling and saying hello when you pass a rough sleeper can make a huge difference!
“There’s clearly a lot of desire for people to help make a difference and we’re always looking for those passionate people who really want to see this issue resolved. I am honoured to work with so many different organisations; each one brings a unique outlook on how to help.” – Claire (Project Support Officer).
The project team, Ian Jones, Claire Devaney and Charlotte Willis, are located on Talbot Campus and are available to give further details on this social issue. For up-to-date information on their work check out their social media: @StreetSupportBCP @SSupportBCP
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For people who aren’t affected there needs to be a better way of making them understand what’s going on when people say I can’t make it to my lecture this morning because of my colitis.
This is what day-to-day life is like for the hundreds of thousands of people across the country suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease, not to be confused with the similarly named Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
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There are two types of IBD – Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. It tends to appear for the first time in people aged between 15 and 25, and affects mainly developed nations. But despite affecting so many people so badly, it’s rarely talked about, and almost seen as a taboo. “People have no idea what’s going on until you tell them,” says Kit Danks, a third year Multimedia Journalism student who was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis aged 14. “The easiest way of saying it is ‘I’ve got ulcers in my bowel’, and then they cringe.” This is despite a host of well-known names saying that they suffer from IBD, such as Olympic Legend Sir Steve Redgrave, swimmer Siobhan Marie O’Connor and ex-Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher. Like Kit, I was diagnosed with UC at 14 years old. I was in hospital having suffered a double fracture to my leg, a very stressful time for me. Compartment syndrome set in, and during surgery they found a blood clot. If they had operated hours later, or the doctors and nurses hadn’t managed it so well, I could have lost my leg. The stress of this at such a young age is what my doctors think caused the Colitis – IBD can be stress-induced.
“Last summer during exams, I remember getting really stressed around that period, and all of that stress bring on these symptoms and it just completely drains you,” Kit says. “I know a lot of students struggle as it is with feeling tired, over worked and stressed, but then imagine symptoms you really don’t want to have to deal with on top of that.”
Main Symptoms Diarrhoea Abdominal cramps Tiredness/fatigue Feeling generally unwell
suffering in silence because of the stigma and misunderstanding of the condition – and this week hopes to draw people’s attention to it. It also hopes to destigmatise the condition. “There definitely needs to be more awareness. For people who aren’t affected there needs to be a better way of making them understand what’s going on when people say ‘I can’t make it to my lecture this morning because of my Colitis’,” Kit tells me. “If you can’t make an exam because you’re exhausted from your Colitis, you’re going to be at such a disadvantage. They might feel like they’re not good enough or they need to just get on with it and try harder, but it’s not that simple. People need to try and understand that, not just for Colitis but all invisible illnesses really.”
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It seems the nature of student life – the periods where there’s less work to do then all of a sudden there’s more deadlines than days in the week – can amplify the symptoms for certain people, myself and Kit included. This week (1st – 7th December), it’s Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week. It’s thought that hundreds of thousands of people are Photo credit: Phil Guest on Wikimedia Commons
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The beauty of living in the UK is that we have Europe on our doorstep This month Fashion & Lifestyle is all about the festive season. We’ve got you covered with some amazing Christmas present ideas for your loved ones and also outfit inspiration so you don’t have to think about what are you going to wear to all the parties you’re about to go. Hope you enjoy! - Zlatna Nedev, Fashion & Lifestyle Editor
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HOTTEST FASHION AT
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By Raluca Rusoiu
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his edition sees the return of Nerve’s Campus Fashion Review! Read on to find out some of the best outfits around Uni that’s caught our eyes this Winter... When getting ready for a 9am, you rarely think to be stylish because only the word in itself makes you think you have to put in a lot of effort and time. So you end up throwing a pair of leggings, a t-shirt and a jacket. Which is absolutely fine. However, if you have something scheduled for after uni, such as a date, a get together with your friends or just going out for ice-cream (or drinks – each to their own) and you want to look more stylish than leggings and t-shirt, then keep on reading. These tips will save you from going home, redressing and wasting a lot of time and energy.
Elena
Dress: Zara, Jacket: Reserved, Tights: H&M, Shoes: Primark Her inspiration for this outfit were autumn colors and a modern Audrey Hepburn. Tip: Try wearing a couple of high quality pieces. This way, your outfit will still look stylish and expensive even with Primark shoes.
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Elena
Dress: Zara, Jacket: Vintage s.Oliver, Shoes: Converse Elena’s style is inspired by Steve Madden, Max Mara and Maison Margiela. Tip: You can transform an outfit by playing with fabrics. Whilst the satin dress is more suitable for going out, the denim jacket and converse high tops make the outfit perfect for daytime.
Dayle
Dress: H&M, Ankle boots: Topshop, Bag & Jacket: AllSaints Dayle’s style is a combination between grunge and classic. Whilst Angelina Jolie is her inspiration for an edgy feminine look, she also follows the classics - Chanel and Dior. Tip: Always have a statement timeless piece in your wardrobe such as the little black dress – it will never go out of style and you can count on it
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Charlotte
Jeans & Coat: Topshop, Shoes: Deichmann, Top: ASOS Her style consists in “what’s comfy and what looks presentable” and her inspiration is Tammy Hembrow. Tip: Give your outfit a pop of color by choosing embroidered jeans. Alternatively, you can learn DIY denim embroidery from the lots of online tutorials that are out there (and they’re quite easy to follow).
Molly
Dungarees & Scarf: Topshop, Jacket: Levi’s, Shoes: Nike Air Force Her style is casual and comfy, just perfect for uni. Tip: Any outfit can be balanced with an oversized scarf. Choose colors, geometric patterns or floral prints to give your comfy outfit a stylish look.
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Millie
Flashbacks: Adidas, Jeans & Top: Topshop, Jacket: Zara Millie’s style varies from comfy baggy dungarees and jumpers to tighter clothing when wanting to “show off”. Her inspiration is Cara Delavigne because you can easily find dupes of her clothes from high street retailers. Tip: Nude oversized jackets go with everything…and they’re comfy too! Try investing in timeless pieces rather than pieces that will stay in trend for just one season.
Raluca
Top & Shoes: H&M, Jacket: Zara, Trousers: Oasis Raluca’s style consists in colors, patterns and a combination of fabrics. She gets her inspiration from Romanian bloggers, Alina & Carmen, and she buys a Vogue every month to see the latest fashion trends. Tip: Again, invest in a timeless piece such as a white jacket. You can wear it on multiple occasions and it will never go out of style.
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TOP PLACES TO VISIT
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inter in the UK has its drawbacks. The lead up to Christmas can be extremely busy for most people, moods worsening as everything gets colder and darker. That being said, why not escape the chaos for a few days? The beauty of living in the UK is that we have Europe on our doorstep, provoking a tempting desire to get away, but at a feasible distance. And now with certain airlines advertising flights for as low as £9.99, it’s even easier to escape the madding crowds. To get the best out of your winter European break, check out the cities below which really come into their own during the next few months…
Vienna
By Jacob Donohoe
Did you know the first snow globes were invented in Vienna? The city is beautiful in the winter, with its grand renaissance architecture reimagined under a layer of snow.
Vienna has been named many things, the ‘City of Dreams’ and the ‘City of Music’ to name a couple. Its intellectual legacy was shaped by resident titans such as Mozart, Sigmund Freud and Beethoven. Be mindful that Austria itself is a country that is proud of its values of equality and it is illegal to wear any garment in public that conceals the face or makes facial features unrecognisable.
Berlin
Berlin is another city that suits the winter months, being the centre for so much history, with the cold enhancing the industrial artsy feel. You may find yourself queuing up for one of the world’s most exclusive night clubs, Berghain or Watergate. Be warned though, the bouncers aren’t too friendly and don’t like big groups of guys or girls. If you find yourself unable to get into either, Suicide Circus is a good club for an authentic Berlin techno experience. It’s easy to escape the chill as well with the city full of museums and art galleries to take shelter in. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises you to carry your passport around everywhere as the city has increased security measures in the current climate.
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Budapest
If Vienna or Berlin are a bit out of a budget then try Budapest where beer can be bought for as low as £1. The history here is also prominent with deep roman history for lovers of all things ancient. The thermal baths provide a welcome escape, as you sit back and forget about all the coursework that needs to be in for the first week back of January. Photo: Lauri Vain from Flickr as opposed to two wheels. There are many interesting spectacles to explore also, with the hemp museum and the notorious red light district. Many Brits find themselves getting into trouble here, with an array of substances available which aren’t so easily found at home, so be sure to read up before your trip.
Reasons to get away
Photo: Attila Geczy from Wikimedia Commons
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is traditionally associated with a laid back summer vibe, as millions of tourists flock from across the world. However, in the winter the city takes on a new form. Usually cluttered with bikes and people coming at you left, right and centre, the icy footpaths bring everyone back to two feet
Whilst a lot of students have exams in January it is up for debate as to whether a short trip away will affect your results. It may even help you to study better! Forbes stated that scientists have found travel can actually make you smarter, as the act of experiencing new things leads to more links in the brain. This is not surprising as travelling gives us inspiration and raises our expectations of what we think of the world. Therefore I encourage you to give yourself the gift of time this Christmas, and go seek out somewhere new and foreign. Your brain will thank you for it when it’s freshly rebooted and back to revision. For more information on how to stay safe in the snow look for the Travel Aware advice pages at https://travelaware. campaign.gov.uk
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TOP FIVE INTERESTING CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
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hristmas, the most wonderful time of the year that brings joy to everyone. We all love to bring the festive spirit into our homes with traditions and rituals. In honor of the traditions that make Christmas what it is, we are taking a look at the top five most interesting Christmas traditions from around the globe.
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Koleduvane, Bulgaria
The Bulgarian tradition of “Koleduvane” takes place at midnight on Christmas Eve. In this ritual, young boys dressed in traditional clothes go from house to house and sign songs to chase away the demons. This tradition takes place from midnight to dawn on the 24th of December.
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According to Greek folklore on Christmas Day, pesky goblins called “Kallikantzari” would come from underneath people’s homes and play tricks on them until the 6th Of January. The traditions to get rid of the little invaders is to burns logs or old shoes, or just to hang a sausage by the chimney. Photo: Dvortygirl from Wikimedia Commons
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By Ivo Rashkov
1 The Yule Goat, Sweden
Swedish people have their own very unique Christmas tradition – the Yule Goat. It is a giant goat figure made out of straw, which is used for decorations Scandinavian homes. The purpose of the goat is to help guard the Christmas Tree.
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Krampus, Austria
In Austrian tradition, St. Nicholas rewards the nice little boys and girls with presents, while his evil companion – Krampus, a demon-like creature, roams the streets and punishes those who have been naughty. In the first week of December young men dress-up as Krampus and terrify children with clattering bells and chains.
Photo: Johann Jaritz from Wikimedia Commons
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Broom hiding, Norway
A Norwegian tradition that dates back centuries to the time when people still believed in witches and evil spirits, is broom hiding. On Christmas Eve people hide their brooms to prevent evil witches from stealing and riding away on them.
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By Clare Stephenson
uring the festive season between juggling buying presents for your loved ones and cramming for end of term exams the last thing you’re going to be thinking about is what to wear for your work’s Xmas party let alone the hardest decision of the year – what to wear for NYE. To make things easier for you, here are the hottest outfits whatever your plans to end this year are.
The biggest trend that returns every year for the party season is sequins. Its classic, glitzy and fun. For red carpet style without the price tag Missguided’s cowl neck silver maxi dress is perfect. Missguided - £40
For something similar but with a bit more of an edge this halterneck jumpsuit with 80’s inspired flares is perfect. John Zack Petit - £50
If you are going to a more sophisticated party, it can be difficult to find an outfit that’s still fun and trendy whilst meeting the dress code. House of CB is one website that caters to the higher end of events particularly their party and Christmas collections dropping this month. Some of my favourites include this tweed multi-coloured dress, (£119) and this gold bandage peplum finish dress (£139).
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If you’re planning to end 2018 grooving and attending one of the country’s biggest raves such as Abode at 338 or Defected at Printworks then a floorlength dress might not be appropriate. Instead this snake print co ord paired with a bomber jacket and biker boots could be the perfect thing to wear when seeing in the new year. Missguided: Shorts - £9.99, Neck crop top - £7.99.
If not, this slinky unitard of stone colour is also right on trend - £20
Often, the hardest part of any outfit can be the bag, but this red snakeskin clutch from Pretty Little Thing is perfect for the office Christmas party straight to your Xmas drinks with the girls (for when you may have double booked yourself one night. Pretty Little Thing - £15
For a statement piece these colourful drop earrings are great and at only £6 won’t break the bank. ASOS - £10
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BOYFRIEND’S GUIDE TO
XMAS PRESENTS
By Gracie Leader
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oys, as Christmas nears your main priority becomes a difficult one. Buying presents for the special person in your life is difficult, but in today’s world it becomes even more challenging. To avoid your Christmas shopping turning into the scene from Love Actually when Rowan Atkinson perfectly but slowly wraps that heart necklace whilst Alan Rickman nearly has a breakdown whilst waiting, here is the Christmas Gift Guide for Dummys – or just those of the opposite sex.
Makeup
Although you know it’s a process that can take a long time you don’t really know what they do during that time. To make the hunt for the perfect item that she doesn’t already have but will definitely use easier, here are some of the most wanted sets this season: 1. Morphe Molten Magic 12-Piece Lip Collection - £29 from Morphe 2. The Festive Eyeshadow Palette by Juvia’s Place - £14 from Beauty Bay 3. Doll Beauty Three Pack Eyelash Exclusive - £17.49 from Beauty Bay 4. Rose Romance 12-Piece Brush Set by BH Cosmetics - £17.49 from Beauty Bay
Books
Although this gift seems to be forgotten in the age of digitalization, in this cozy weather nothing can be better than adding some new books to their reading list: 1. Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur - £7.99 from Waterstones 2. Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan - £5.99 from Waterstones
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Skincare
It’s no secret you love when she asks to do face masks with you. So really buying her this as a present is just for you to use as well. Unfortunately, the language surrounding all these products is bound to confuse you, unless you’re taking a biopharmacy degree: 1.
Mario Badescu’s Holiday Classic Collection - £21 from Beauty Bay 2. Garnier Charcoal Purifying Skin Regime Kit Oily Skin - £10 from Boots
Clothes
This might seem simple at first - she’ll always need clothes - but once you soon realise the choice and range you have to pick from it’ll have your head spinning faster than Vogue’s fashion fauxpa’s pages: 1. Teddy Cropped Faux Fur Jacket in Beige - £75 from Oh Polly 2. Urban Outfitters’s Lace Underwire Triangle Bralette - £22 from Urban Outfitters. 3. Van’s Red and Pink Checker Slip ons £40 from ASOS
DEBATES
If Europe things they have a problem with migration today... wait 20 years.
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With climate change increasingly moving to the forefront of everyone's minds, this month debates weighs in on the issue, and asks who should be shouldering most of blame and what they can do to tackle the issue. Also, we explore the theme of gentrification and how it will affect Brixton - the unofficial capital of Black Britain. - Silva Chege, Debates Editor
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welve years. The world’s leading climate scientists have given us twelve years to dramatically curb our current emission habits or face unprecedented disaster.
Time to change
With enough meaningful and immediate changes, we can limit global warming to just 1.5 degrees, affording ourselves more time to steer permanently away from the ecological abyss. However, if we ignore the experts and allow global warming to exceed 2 degrees, then we dramatically increase the risk of drought, floods, extreme heat and poverty for the poorest hundreds of millions of people. With global warming being a major concern for the whole world, surely every country should be forced to do their outmost to stop it? Not exactly.
The worst part of it all? The countries that are most vulnerable to the dangers of climate change aren’t the ones most responsible for it. In fact, it’s the poorest and least to blame for it who will suffer the most. For instance, as the Africa Progress Panel has noted: it would take the average Ethiopian 240 years to register the same carbon footprint as the average American. So, how do we level the playing field? How do we make things fairer? Simple. A climate tax.
Carbon footprint per person
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Who’s responsible?
The burden of reducing climate change should mostly be shouldered by the ones most responsible for it. Because last time I checked; Botswana’s factories aren’t spewing millions of tonnes of Carbon Dioxide into the atmosphere. And in Kenya, I don’t see millions of people flooding the streets with gas guzzling behemoths. No. These environmental sins are being committed by the likes of China, America and Europe, specifically.
By Silva Chege
0.11912 Metric Tons CO2 Ethiopia
United States Essentially, the richer and more polluting countries should invest a lot more time and money into ecological programs than they currently do. So, that doesn’t mean giving free money to poorer governments
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DEBATES without terms, which could potentially lead to its misuse. Instead, it means investing heavily in schemes and programmes to help developing nations fight the severest effects of climate change. One such initiative could be The Great Green Wall, which is described by the organisation on their website as, “An African-led movement with an epic ambition to grow an 8,000km natural wonder of the world across the entire width of Africa.” The Sahel region stretches from Senegal in West Africa to Djibouti in the East. If all goes to plan, the wall should slow down desertification in the region, allowing food to be regrown and settlements to be rebuilt. So much of which has already been destroyed by encroaching deserts.
Impact on immigration
Unfortunately, the precarious livelihood of African farmers might not be pressing to all. However, even those on the right-wing should also be concerned with climate change. Since 2015 - the height of the refugee crisis, when millions of Africans and Asians found themselves on the shores of Europe, immigration has been on the top of the political agenda across continent.
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Across the West, populist parties have been gaining major political ground based on their anti-migration stances. So much so that the likes of Hungary, Poland and Italy have gone on to elect nationalistic and xenophobic governments. But, if such countries are truly opposed to immigration, then climate change should surely be on the top of their agenda, right? If Europe thinks they have a problem with migration today … wait 20 years,” said retired US military corps brigadier general Stephen Cheney to The Guardian. “See what happens when climate change drives people out of Africa – the Sahel [sub-Saharan area] especially – and we’re talking now not just one or two million, but 10 or 20 [million]. They are not going to southern Africa, they are going across the Mediterranean. They’re going to Europe.” Ultimately, fears of immigration shouldn’t be the thing galvanising richer nations towards tackling climate change, it should be fairness. It’s just not fair for the poorest and least deserving nations to be lumbered with the full weight of global warming, as it isn’t their choice - they’re just victims of geography. Countries like the US and China simply need to do more, not just for sake of the developing world, but the whole of humanity too.
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GENTRIFICATION As hip coffee shops spring up in unexpected locations, so does the cost of housing. But is this transformation really to blame for the housing crisis?
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n South London sits Brixton, an area typically affiliated with a strong black community. However, in recent years this has begun to change at the hands of gentrification which is slowly disrupting social landscapes all over the capital. “The way gentrification has been managed in Brixton particularly, is appalling. There’s a black London community there that has been completely eroded,” explains Reuben Young of housing campaign group, ‘Priced Out’. Gino Spocchia, a graduate from Birmingham University who recently made the move to Brixton, paints a picture of his neighbourhood that nods to the increasing social divide in the area, “it’s not until I Googled the name of the place where I live, if you look at 2004 or 2005, a tonne of articles pop up that talk about how notorious it is and how gangs lived here.” I asked him if they had moved away from the estate, “I imagine they’re still here, but the area has become more,” he pauses for a few seconds and responds sheepishly, “cleansed.” This issue isn’t exclusive to Brixton, as more residents are slowly being pushed out of London due to demand from wealthier individuals wanting to live in the city. But is gentrification and this influx of new people to the capital just a distraction and scapegoat from the real issue at hand? Reuben thinks so, “gentrification is a
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By Heidi Merrony symptom of the housing crisis, areas get nicer because people living in them tend to get more affluent. They are not the reason behind it they are just part of the process. The only reason behind it is because we haven’t built enough homes in high demand areas.” In London for every room on the market there’s an estimated four people chasing it, even for the most mediocre accommodation. Across England last year, 217,000 new homes were built. This is an increase from previous years, however only 19% of that figure (41,530) were considered affordable housing. This is becoming a huge issue as people on lower incomes, particularly nurses and teachers, struggle to remain in certain areas because it’s simply too expensive. Peter Bowman, Chair of the ‘Coalition for Economic Justice’ says, “the housing market can’t supply low cost housing, so I think the only sensible alternative is for local authorities or other non-profit organisations to provide low cost housing, and the secret to that is being able to get hold of land at low costs.” Peter believes in a Land Value Tax (LVT) as a long-term
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solution to the problem, “what that does is it takes the speculative value out of land. So many people are interested in it as a financial asset.” Just a few days prior to our interview Toby Lloyd, Head of Housing Development at homeless charity ‘Shelter’, and author of ‘Rethinking the Economics of Land and Housing’, became a housing advisor to the Prime Minister. It seems reform to the current housing climate could be on the horizon, or at least the government seem more willing to listen. Undoubtedly Reuben notes that, “the housing crisis has hit no one harder than young people.” As a 22-year-old male from a working-class background who’s living on an apprentice wage in the capital, Gino can vouch for this as finding accommodation that was affordable proved challenging, “I think for London it [his monthly rent] is exceptionally good. It still takes up 50% of my monthly earnings and so, even though it is affordable for London, I don’t really earn much for London.” This can be said for many individuals who are struggling to keep up rent payments for their often, tiny, shared flats. This struggle has led to a wave of people moving away from the capital. One destination that has been greeted with a wave of Londoners is sea-side town, Margate in Kent. Clare Freeman is one of those who decided to make the move, “I was paying £800 for a room in a house in Peckham, and I wanted to live somewhere that was more affordable - I really wanted to get on the property ladder and I couldn’t afford to do that in London.”
decided to set up an independent local magazine, ‘The Margate Mercury’ to boost positivity in the town. Speaking on the community she reports on, Clare says, “you’ve got a lot of like-minded people living here, who moved from London, in the same predicament. We’re kind of the victims of gentrification in London, so have moved to Margate, but we’re probably then causing gentrification here.” This rings true for locals, as house prices in the area are beginning to rise, creating a lack of affordable homes. Bill Taylor has been living in Margate for 40 years and has witnessed “a lot of change” over the years. He has expressed his concerns for the current state of his hometown. “It’s really annoying for the locals that they send this overflow from London, because they can’t house them up there and so flood us down here. It’s the lack of housing for locals, that’s the trouble.” However, he is quick to mention that the new businesses and creative scene are a welcome asset, “I’m all for people coming down and contributing to the welfare of the area.” Since the opening of the Turner Contemporary gallery in 2011, Margate has been tipped as an upand- coming town but not all locals agree, “they keep saying: ‘Margate is on the way up’, I just can’t see it myself.” Although gentrification is causing disruption within many communities across the country - its link to the housing crisis being undeniable - it’s important to note that it can bring positives to those communities affected. As Reuben puts it, “on the whole I think it means communities change, and it’s not necessarily always a bad thing.”
Like a lot of young people making the move to Margate, Clare is a creative who
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TWEETS FROM THE STREETS There’s a graduation theme to this edition’s Tweets From The Streets, which took place down at the BIC in November. Well done to all of the students who graduated! Remember, if you want to feature in Tweets From The Streets, make sure you tag @nervemagazinebu on Instagram. Nikki T-H @NikkiT_H Had the loveliest graduation celebrated with those that supported me through it! Bournemouth you have been fun!
Beth @Bethcs92 So tomorrow is my graduation day and I will officially have a 2:1 Bachelor of Science undergrad degree in Mental Health Nursing from Bournemouth University! Bloody did it!! Even got a little card from my team members at work today #graduation #rmn #nqn #ididit #BU
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Liam Grace @_LiamGrace Had a great time at Graduation today! Was fantastic to meet guest speaker and #afcb legend Trevor Watkins - one of the many people a massive part in saving AFC Bournemouth from extinction. @bournemouthuni #BUProud
Jessica @Almostsocoolike Today is the day @EllieBeazley returns back to Bournemouth, squad assembling for one last appearance together for graduation
WHAT’S ON Christmas events Big Wheel Light & Pyro show 5.30pm & 8.30pm, 7/14/21/22/28 December, Pier Approach
Pantomime: Sleeping Beauty 8 December - 6 January, Pavilion Theatre
White Christmas Dip 9.45am, 25 December, Boscombe Pier
Gigs & Events You Me At Six Angelo Bozzuto @BozzutoAngelo
7pm, 6 December, O2 Academy
Jason Manford 7.30pm, 7 December, BIC
Had a wonderful day at Bournemouth University Graduation Ceremony today to see my Daughter Graduate with Honors BSc Degree
Mabel 7pm, 11 December, O2 Academy
Cool Coast Ice Rink 14 December - 23 February, BIC
Homegrown Boxing 5pm, 15 December, O2 Academy justnnam_t
Christmas & NYE clubbing The Legendary Xmas Eve Party
Grateful. Thankful. Humbled.
9pm, 24 December, 60 Million Postcards
Boxing Day Blowout 10.30pm, 26 December, Cameo
Halo NYE 2018 9pm, 31 December, Halo
N-EU Years Eve 9pm, 31 December, 60 Million Postcards
The Circus ft. James Hype & Kenny Allstar 9pm, 31 December, Cameo
Enter & Drumfunk 10pm, 31 December, The Old Fire Station
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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR
A RESLIFE XMAS!
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e kicked off our Christmas Season in earnest when we hired the Bournemouth Gardens Ice Skating Rink and had our own private skating session, but that is only the beginning of the magic we have in store for you…
Unbelievably, it’s already the Christmas Season. We students have held out against buying a coat that actually keeps us warm for as long as possible, and still attempt to brave the cold with only our alcohol jackets on when we venture out to a Cameo Wednesday. We’ve all witnessed the arguments between the flatmate who insists that tinsel goes up as soon as Halloween is over, and the resident Scrooge who refuses to accept any Christmas Cheer until December 1st.
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By Phoebe Watkins
But now it is indeed December and Social Wellbeing Skills Christmas has officially begun. No-one can deny that Bournemouth is full of the festive spirit. Top tip: the Christmas Market had its Your home away from home grand opening on the 16th of November, and if you’re a Christmas fanatic, or even a regular person who enjoys Christmas on a normal, calmer level, and haven’t yet visited, you’re missing out. Last year we premiered our first ResLife Ice Ball, which if you didn’t go, was an amazing event. But this year promises to be even BIGGER and BETTER (who even knew that was possible?). For those of you who have somehow missed this memo, tickets for the Ice Ball are now on sale, and the party goes ahead on Tuesday 11th of December at TOFS. With a free drink included with every ticket, three different photobooths and paparazzi stationed at the entrance, this is your opportunity to get those ball gowns and suits dusted off, get suited and booted, and make sure that you have a classy picture that you all like.
RESLIFE XMAS EVENTS /BuResLife
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Flat Decorating Competition @ Lyme Hot Chocolate Christmas Wonderland @ Dorchester Santa’s Grotto @ Home Park Elf of Purbeck @ Purbeck
6th December Our Ice Ball is open to everyone, not just first-years, and with an event which also includes live music, festive treats and Santa’s Grotto photobook (and don’t worry, he’s a professional Santa, not some random Dad we picked up from Asda), this is not a night you want to miss out on!
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So go on, get involved in all the Christmas events that you can; why not! Maybe even try and cook a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings with your flatmates – go on, I dare you.
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Christmas Movie and Craft Night @ Chesil Okeford’s Christmas Stall @ Talbot Campus Christmas Brownies @ Student Village
7th December
Makeup Masterclass @ Corfe
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Secret Santa and Christmas Dinner @ Okeford
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Christmas Movie Night : Purbeck
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Christmas Movie Night @ Student Village Christmas Evening @ Home Park – complete with Santa, his reindeers and elves, and a Christmas movie and hot chocolate!
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ResLife Presents: Ice Ball
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Christmas Karaoke @ Purbeck
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Christmas Party @ Corfe
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ENTERTAINMENT
I started playing music when I was 9 and wrote songs with my brother whilst being part of a band. Hey guys, in this edition’s Entertainment section, things are turning Christmassy. We have weird traditions from around the world and the best Christmas films to get you in the mood. Plus we have an exclusive interview with Lewis Capaldi shortly before his performance at the O2 Academy. All that plus reviews of Bohemian Rhapsody and Overlord. Claire Boad, Entertainment Editor
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LIVE REVIEW:
FICKLE FRIENDS
By George McMillan
Photo: George McMillan
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ickle Friends have been doing the rounds on the UK gig circuit for a fair amount of time, having become toilet venue connoisseurs over the years it only seems fitting that they get rewarded for their dedication to make it. Playing the prestigious Shepherds Bush Empire in London, the five-piece band flaunted their indie-pop anthems with class and style but to no avail. The five-piece band released their debut album ‘You Are Someone Else’ earlier this year after a string of successful EP’s and managed to bag a top 10 beating fellow Brighton band The Magic Gang, despite this it failed to excite fans in the same way that their EP’s had, and the difference in the reception becomes even more prevalent watching the band live. Where tracks released prior to the album such as ‘Cry Baby’, ‘Brooklyn’ and ‘Paris’ received nothing but praise and a sea of smiling faces eager to sing their favourite indie-pop tunes, album tracks like ‘Bite’ and ‘The Moment’ were an opportunity for the predominantly sixteen-year-old crowd to locate the nearest over 18 gig goer and coerce them into buying them a drink from the bar.
The performance itself cannot be faulted, despite several panic attacks prior to coming onto stage, front woman Natassja Shiner owned the stage with sass and confidence, addictive guitar riffs and tight drum fills over synth pads make for a great live performance. The problem lies in the fact that much of the band’s catalogue sound like they could be from the same song, think Girls by The 1975 but stretched over a fifty-minute period and what you’re left with is Fickle Friend’s debut album. Finishing on ‘Swim’ and ‘Glue’ the band received rapturous applause from an audience who had talked over most of the set they had just watched. Whether the band will manage to break the second album syndrome is uncertain, but if they are to do so then they need to ensure they throw their current music-makingformula out and start from scratch.
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After being involved in BBC Radio 1’s Brit List and Sound of 2018, Lewis Capaldi has gone from singing in pubs to now touring in-front of thousands of adoring fans. Originally from Glasgow, Capaldi is now embarking on his biggest tour to date. Nerve got the chance to ask him a couple of questions on his co-headline tour with Nina Nesbitt. 54
GETTING TO KNOW:
LEWIS CAPALDI
By Ross Mondon
How did you break into the music scene?
How would you describe the past year between now and then?
I started playing music when I was 9 and wrote songs with my brother whilst being part of a band. I started gigging at the age of 12 with my brother, so he got me in all the pubs as he knew all the promoters around the area.
Incredible- no other way to describe it- it’s been a very fast and hectic year, but I would never go back to change it. I haven’t toured and getting ready for the show tonight has made everyone so buzzing, and I have forgot how that feels till now.
We never told the pub my age as I shouldn’t have been there in the first place. I would hide in the bathrooms, play my songs, then get kicked out. I carried on gigging but never released any official music. I recorded music on my phone and uploaded it on SoundCloud; nothing special. It got me noticed and I met my manager when I was 17. By the age of 20 and on my birthday, I released Bruises. That was a life changer. Who is your musical inspiration? My all-time inspiration was Paolo Nutini, I was a huge fan of his music because I thought he was a cool Scottish guy who produced different music to everything else. When I was young, I loved Kings of Leon and The View. I also liked Artic Monkeys and basically every music with guitar and bass in it. You released your First EP ‘Bloom’ last year on the 20th October.
But then when you start a tour, by the end I will feel awful and would want it to stop. Then after a tour or a couple of shows, I’ll release more music and I will do that for a bit, but then I start missing doing shows. It’s like a constant circle, re-discovering why I love this job. What is your overall feeling that you will be now touring in-front of over 35,000 fans compared to last year? It’s weird because I’m still not used to people buying tickets for my shows. For so long I was just playing in pubs and that. I said this before when I was travelling with Sam Smith and everything I have done, I have felt more like at home because I’m so used to everyone not coming and seeing my shows. But when people come to my gigs and have come to watch me play, it’s a strange feeling and I’m still not used to it yet.
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ENTERTAINMENT What was it like working with Jessie Reyez as your first collaboration? Incredible, it was the first single after the EP and I knew it wasn’t going to be part of another EP, just a standard single.It had to be different to everything else I have released, and I wanted it with someone I love. Her EP was incredible. She’s dead cool and her music is really good, so I didn’t see myself being part of it. I played a show in LA one night and then straight after I went to the studio to record. I have never heard her sing in person and it just sounded exactly like her on the radio. It was just out of this world. Finally, what can we expect from you next, a new EP or even a debut album? A lot of new music is coming before next year, probably a I lot more than what people expect. I would say that an album is schedule for March 2019, but I couldn’t say that’s definite. You never know with albums. You could say they are coming out at this point but being realistic it could be two months late or even a year.
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SET LIST Grace Mercy Headspace Figure it Out Rush (With Nina Nesbitt) Don’t Get Me Wrong Lost On You Hollywood Fade Tough Bruises
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LIVE FROM THE BIC:
CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS
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hristine and the Queens rose to fame back in 2016 when her track ‘Tilted’ hit the charts. It’s quirky video and unique accompanying dance routine grabbed the attention of both the public and music industry, landing front woman Héloïse Letissier numerous awards and even more nominations. Two years later the French singer returns with sophomore album ‘Chris’ with a new name, new hair and an even better collection of songs covering everything from homosexuality to heartbreak. Christine and the Queens played an impressive set at the opening show of their new UK tour at the BIC. The evening began to an awkward start, running on stage with an entourage of dancers, Letissier enthusiastically screamed ‘good evening Portsmouth!’ Which was met with a sea of confused faces and murmurs. Luckily, where she lacks geographical knowledge she more than makes up for in showmanship, opening with ‘Comme si’ and ‘Girlfriend’ she immediately captured the attention of the audience. The gig itself felt more like a theatrical performance than a typical concert, where many artists make use of lighting, expensive staging and pyrotechnics to cover their
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shoddy live performance the Frenchwoman uses these elements instead to further illustrate and bring her songs to life. Though at times it seemed as though she had directly taken influence from West Side Story, 60’s outfits and dodgy haircuts only further supported this theory.
Where she lacks geographical knowledge she more than makes up for in showmanship
Letissier made time throughout the performance to interact with fans and encouraged dancing and weirdness, calling the converted conference centre a ‘safe space’. Highlights from the night include ‘Paradis Perdus’, ‘5 Dollars’ and ‘Intranquilité’ of which was her final song. Turning the venue into a 80’s nightclub with her distinct French rapping and dancing. The thirty-year-old’s endearing personality and love for her own music is infectious and cannot be ignored, long live the queen.
SET LIST
Photos: Georgina Pascoe
Comme si Girlfriend Le G Science Fiction Make Some Sense Le paradis perdus iT Feel So Good Tilted 5 Dollars What’s-Her-Face Here The Stranger Goya Soda Damn Nuit 17 à 52 Doesn’t Matter The Walker Saint Claude Intranquillité
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A CLOSER LOOK AT:
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t the forefront of the Britpop revival, Australian threepiece, DMA’s have garnered an underground following, leading to a sold-out UK tour following their second album ‘For Now’. Gaining traction after a performing a cover of Cher’s ‘Believe’ on Triple-J radio, DMA’s have grown in popularity in Australia and the UK due to their anthemic guitars and their Britpop roots, especially after the release of their debut album ‘Hills End’ which contained songs such as ‘Step Up the Morphine’ and ‘Delete’. Originating from Sydney, Australia, lead singer and drummer, Tommy O’Dell, lead guitarist, Matthew Mason and acoustic guitarist, Johnny Took formed DMA’s in 2012. All coming from previous bands, the trio are joined by fellow musiciansJoel Flyger on rhythm guitar, Thomas Crandles on bass guitar and Liam Hoskins on drums- to complete their line-up for tours. Tommy O’Dell describes ‘Hills End’ as more garage in its production when compared to their sophomore album, which places the vocals higher in the mix and doesn’t place as much emphasis on the layering of the guitars.
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Both albums create a similar, but distinguishable, sound. Sometimes described as the best British band in Australia, DMA’s harken back to the Britpop and Madchester scenes, DMA’s channel Oasis and Primal Scream for a new generation of listeners, while still experimenting with modern production and Australian indie rock- in their sound. Tommy cites Ian Brown as a main influence in DMA’s music, which can be clearly be seen in the production of their music, in everything from the vocals to the echoing and airy guitars in ‘Delete’ or new song, ‘In the Air’, reminiscent of Ian Brown’s solo music and some choice Stone Roses songs. Following the warm reception to the latest album, DMA’s embark on a sold-out UK tour throughout December, with support acts Neon Waltz and Rosborough. After engaging in their pre-gig ritual of listening to a few artists such as Paul Kelly, Groove Amanda or Orbital The trio can’t wait to play venues such as the Glasgow Barrowland and the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester.
By Harry Shufflebotham
They hope their performances are as good as Leeds Festival 2018 and their Splendour in the Grass 2018 set, which they believe are some of the best gigs they’ve ever played in their career. Sometimes the band can be seen at an after-show party, and other times they take it easy after a gig.
After the December UK tour, and several dates in back in their native Australia, fans can expect DMA’s to write and then record album three. Readers can check out their latest album ‘For Now’ including hits such as ‘The End’, ‘In The Air’ and lead single, ‘The Dawning’ on Spotify and Apple Music.
The band name has always carried an air of intrigue, due to the fact that the band have stated it doesn’t have a specific meaning, and instead is a blend of a whole host of different acronyms, some of which used to be the band’s former names.
IF YOU LIKE DMA’S YOU’LL LOVE: Gang of Youths - Let Me Down Easy
Tommy states his personal favourite as ‘Dirty Ma’s’, the band’s name before DMA’s, among others such as ‘Do More Acid’ and perhaps most fittingly, ‘Doesn’t Mean Anything’.
Sticky Fingers - How To Fly
The past year has seen DMA’s reach further into the consciousness of the British revival scene, following the success of ‘For Now’, which reaching number 13 on the UK album chart.
Blossoms - I Can’t Stand It
British India - Suddenly Cub Sport - Sometimes
Middle Kids - Edge of Town Jack River - Confess
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COMIC BOOK LEGEND:
STAN LEE
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n November 12th 2018 the world lost comic book legend Stan Lee. If you’ve ever seen a Marvel film, chances are the characters it is based around were created by Stan Lee. Lee started his career with Timely Comics as an assistant to artists, filling up ink pots before climbing the ranks and creating his first character, The Destroyer. Over time, he was involved in the creation of most the big superheroes that make up Marvel’s portfolio and by 1941 he was editor-inchief of the publication, where he remained until 1972. His best-known work was created in partnership with artist Jack Kirby. Starting with the Famous Four, which was a hit, they later created Thor, Iron Man, the X-men and the most famous of all, Spiderman. They later put many of these characters together to create The Avengers. Lee however made these characters very different to early comic books. He ditched the idea of preteen perfection, instead giving them naturalistic characteristics, troubled pasts and examples of flawed humanity. In 1972, Lee stepped down from monthly comic book writing and assumed the role of publisher. During this time, he became a
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public figurehead for Marvel. This included touring the US and the world, taking part in conventions and panel shows. He also appeared as a cameo in many Marvel film adaptations, for example as a party DJ in the first Deadpool film released in 2018. This was something he regularly did until his death; fans would eagerly wait to see where he would pop up in their favourite superhero movies. Stan Lee has left behind an undoubtable legacy, with over 70 years of comic book action that will no doubt be enjoyed by many generations to come. The volume of his impact on the world is insurmountable, here are just some of the many celebrity tributes to the great writer.
TRAVIS SCOTT @trvisXX Thank u Stan Lee for everything.
Ryan Reynolds @VancityReynolds Damn... RIP Stan. Thanks for everything.
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FILM REVIEW:
OVERLORD
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ver since Call of Duty Black Ops, gamers have had a weird affinity for Nazi Zombies.
It would soon become an expected addition to each new COD game and even spilled onto the big screen with the Dead Snow film series. Now, JJ Abrams has produced a new Nazi Zombie film with Overlord. From writers Billy Ray (Captain Phillips and The Hunger Games) and Mark L. Smith (The Revenant and Vacancy), comes a Zombie/ War movie about a group of American Paratroopers who abruptly deploy into Nazi Occupied France to take down a radio transmitter in an old church. Their mission will be vital in ensuring their success on D-Day but, let’s just say that the German’s have a lot more than just radio transmitters in that church... Similar to such films as Pride + Prejudice and Zombies, Overlord ticks the guilty pleasure film of the year box, with its B Movie narrative and gory genre thrills. Its certainly a film for gamers and, if it was based off COD Zombies, it would’ve broken the video game movie curse. It’s action packed, high octane fun to eat
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Doritos and drink Mountain Dew to. Although the film isn’t as creative as I hoped it would be, seeing as its incredibly formulaic, takes a while to merge genres and banks almost solely on the idea of Nazi Zombies, Overlord does enough to satisfy genre hungry audiences, being on the “takes itself seriously” side of B movie culture. Overall, Overlord isn’t the “doesn’t take itself seriously” campy fun zombie movie I expected for some reason, perhaps due to the use of AC/DC’s Hells Bells in its trailer. That being said, Overlord is a B movie with an A movie budget, delivering WW2 battle sequences, jump scares and gory action thrills aplenty. So if you’re looking a deep meaningful drama, then this is not the film for you, however if you want popcorn fun in the cinema this weekend, you know what to see.
BOHEMIAN
RHAPSODY
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t’s hard to believe that we’ve had to wait until 2018 to get a Queen/Freddy Mercury biopic, but alas here we are. The film tells the story of Freddy Mercury, real name Farrokh Bulsara. Of course, we all know where this story goes. Bohemian Rhapsody does a decent job of documenting Freddy’s life, and showcasing the amazing talent of Rami Malek, who is the best thing to come out of this film. However, the film is fundamentally flawed for adding a sugar coating to it. Dexter Fletcher directed the film and sadly I feel the film suffers for it. Fletcher proved himself as a director of the feel-good film with Eddie the Eagle, but Freddy Mercury’s life wasn’t exactly all rainbows.
By Daniel Harden
Why would you make a Freddy Mercury biopic now, in 2018, if not because of the Gay Icon he is? Instead of Jim Hutton, Freddy’s love till the day he died, being portrayed as such, he’s instead referred to as a “friend”, as if the film itself is in a form of denial. Bohemian Rhapsody walks the line of being disrespectful. It does have its moments as it does document some of Freddy’s life with high energy and enthusiasm, most notably the creation of the A Night at The Opera album. However, the film’s glossy Hollywood tone downplays perhaps the most important aspects of Freddy’s life, leaving Bohemian Rhapsody feeling like a blockbuster of the past.
The film focuses on his loneliness and manipulation by Paul Prenter, rather than his battle with AID’s. By backgrounding crucial elements in Freddy’s life, it does a disservice. The decision to de-queer Freddy is the film’s biggest sin. Freddy Mercury was two things to the world; a musical icon and an LGBT icon. Bohemian Rhapsody shows so much of the bands life, from the writing process to the disagreements, but the film only ever flirts with Freddy’s bisexuality.
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ENTERTAINMENT
THE ULTIMATE
XMAS FILMS LIST
By Adekemi Roluga
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t’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s time to enjoy the festivities and it wouldn’t be Christmas without the season movies constantly on repeat. So, whether you’re sat with housemates after your house Christmas meal, or with your family looking for something worthwhile to replace the Doctor Who special. Here’s some films (traditional and not) to get you in the merry mood.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas This film brings around the same argument every year. Is it a Christmas movie? Is it a Halloween movie? Either way Burton’s classic belongs on the list. This stop-motion musical tells the story of Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloweentown, as he tries to take over Christmas by kidnapping Santa, only things don’t turn out as he plans.
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Jingle All the Way PUT THAT COOKIE DOWN. Jingle all the Way is an underrated Christmas film starring one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, Arnold Schwarzenegger, as he fights across the country to get his son a Turbo Man action figure. While this doesn’t sound like the most interesting concept and can draw on a little, the film leaves you with a lot of hilarious lines and an ultimate Arnie vs Santa smackdown.
Miracle on 34th Street Both the 1947 original and 1994 remake make it onto this list. Again, it’s another heartfelt story about a department store Santa clause who goes on trial to prove he is the real deal. Kriss Kringle gives such a warm and sweet performance that only the true Father Christmas could possess. It is a film worthy of watching to fill you with that warm Christmas feeling you can only get watching seasonal films.
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If you’re a sucker for a cheesy Christmas romcom that isn’t Love Actually, then you’ll love Mrs Miracle. She’s the nanny every child and parent want. Mrs Merkle helps mend the lives of a widowed father and his two children and helps bring love back into their lives. Basically, its Nanny McFee at Christmas and it’s enough to warm the hearts of any scrooges.
Arthur Christmas The people behind Wallace & Gromit give us an animation that gives us a refreshing take on an original Christmas tale. Santa doesn’t use his Christmas spirit to deliver his Christmas presents, instead he uses technology operated by elves hidden under the North Pole, which inevitably fails. This then leaves Arthur to take on the challenge of delivering one present to a forgotten child before Christmas morning.
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Home Alone It wouldn’t be a Christmas film list if it didn’t include Home Alone (if you haven’t seen it what you are even watching?). Kevin McAlister is left home alone by his parents and he fends off two incompetent thieves as they try to break into his home. The film is heavy on slapstick and Kevin’s ways of keeping the thieves out borders on abuse, yet the laughs keep rolling and it quickly has become a Christmas favourite.
The Santa Clause Both the 1947 original and 1994 remake make it onto this list. Again, it’s another heartfelt story about a department store Santa clause who goes on trial to prove he is the real deal. Kriss Kringle gives such a warm and sweet performance that only the true Father Christmas could possess. It is a film worthy of watching to fill you with that warm Christmas feeling you can only get watching seasonal films.
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Gremlins Don’t expose them to bright light, don’t wet them and under no circumstances never feed a Gremlin after midnight. This horror-comedy turns a well-intended Christmas present into a town’s nightmare, as these undeniably cute creatures turn evil if they are not treated properly. In a traditional sense it isn’t your average Christmas film, but is a nice change to the run of the mill classics.
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ENTERTAINMENT
REVIEW: COFFEE
HOUSE SESSIONS
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By Emma Reynolds
arius Bear Swiss singer-songwriter Marius Bear stood on the Dylan’s stage with a guitar in one hand and a beer in the other ready to play at the weekly Coffee House Sessions.
The last song that Marius Bear sang was ‘Call It a Night’ which was perfectly choice to end the set. It was a song written when extremely drunk on a Friday night he said.
The singer is native from the Swiss mountains and jokingly laughed about how in Switzerland he wouldn’t be able to drink on stage and therefore he adored that at our venue there was a bar. Bear had a husky yet soulful voice which mesmerised the audience, beautifully accompanied by his excellent guitar work.
You can catch Marius in London over the next two weeks.
He drew in the audience effortlessly with his smooth vibrato voice. His song choice mirrored artists such as Mumford & Sons, George Ezra and Rag’n’Bone Man. Marius Bear is celebrating the release of his new EP ‘Sanity’ which features singles ‘Remember Me’ and ‘Sanity’. ‘Sanity’ pays homage to his home country which he sang with great passion on the stage and was a heartwarming performance to watch. He held good banter between songs and liked to address the audience as though they were friends.
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You can also find him on social media: @mariusbear.music @marius.bear
Photos: Jake Carter
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The band’s energetic live show quickly pricked the ears of press and radio - with Vice’s music channel hailing Pip as ‘ready to join the ranks of 2018’s rising guitar acts’, and BBC 6 Music A-listing recent singles ‘I Think I’m In Love’ and ‘Pussycat’.
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ndependent Venue Week is a 7-day celebration of small music venues and promoters around the country and a nod to the people that own, run and work in them, week in, week out. These venues give artists their first experience of playing live in front of an audience and for fans, somewhere to get up close to artists that one day, may well be playing stadiums and festival main stages. IVW brings together these venues along with breaking and established artists, promoters, labels, media, bloggers and tastemakers to create a nationwide series of gigs. These venues are the backbone of the live music scene in their country and Independent Venue Week wants to recognise all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future. We Broke Free are proud to be taking part of Independent Venue Week again this year at 60 Million Postcards, with a very special live show focusing on women within the music industry. 22-year-old Amsterdam-based Pip Blom will be headlining this special show. Support comes from Grunge /Alt-Rock band No Violet.
Tickets ÂŁ8 available from:
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MUSE: SIMULATION
THEORY
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Photo: Steve Collis from Flickr
evon band Muse are back after 3 years with new album ‘Simulation Theory’, released on November 9. The album has already achieved major success, scoring the band their seventh number one album to date. The singles from this album show the true variety of the genres Muse play with and draw inspiration from. ‘Dig Down’ and ‘The Dark Side’ show Muse experimenting with a lot more electronic sounds, with synths heavily present in the latter, these also prove how fitting the album title is. ‘Pressure’ is the song that keeps all of Muse’s dedicated fans happy, the track possesses remnants of their hit Supermassive Blackhole off their album Black Holes and Revelations. The song has a classic Muse guitar riff that leads listeners to believe that this will become a festival staple. ‘Thought Contagion’ is easily one of the best songs from the album and a crowd pleaser as it is easy to sing along to. Listeners are also treated to a live version of the song on the deluxe album and, if you don’t know, Muse are known for their live performances. It’s not even that far of a stretch to say that the live version is the better version.
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The weakest song on the album would be ‘Something Human’. Whilst it serves as a relaxing break from the heavy guitars, singer Matt Bellamy has definitely written better. It’s a song that has to be performed acoustically and, whilst there is an acoustic version available also on the deluxe album, the normal version has an Imagine Dragons tone and serves as evidence that Muse are past their prime of the Black Holes and Revelations days. Is Simulation Theory a good album? Yes. Does Muse once again perfect the idea of a concept album? Mostly. Will people like me still sing all the new songs at the top of their lungs when they perform them live? Almost definitely.
BACK ON THE AIRWAVES
NERVE RADIO
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inally, after a surprisingly long wait, Nerve Radio made its return to broadcasting on the 12th November with a different feel, some different presenters, but many returning voices from last year. A major change for the station has been the introduction of Breakfast & Drivetime shows throughout the entire year, and not just for FM. Broadcasting from 9-11am for Breakfast and 4-6pm for Drivetime, these shows are the best Nerve has to offer, and a one-stop shop for the latest news, ambitious features, and the crème de la crème of Nerve’s presenters.
By James Stephenson New Music Monday
Nerve’s also breaking new ground this year in its partnership with Dorset Mind, the mental health charity. The partnership ensures that Nerve Radio will be leading the charge to raise awareness and drive open conversation about the mental health of University students. Events such as the shoe campaign in October, as well as new Station Manager Chuck Adolphy’s podcast A Guide To Being A Student in collaboration with mental health professionals, have been fantastic examples of Nerve’s new commitment to mental health.
From Calum Goddard & Ben Coley, Owen Cranston & Drew Miller Hyndman, the Faces for Radio boys and my Tuesday breakfast show with Lucy Daniel, there’s a feast for the ears twice a day, Monday to Friday.
In short, Nerve Radio is back and better than ever – tune in by listening to the Nerve Media Player on the Nerve Media website, or just pop into the Student Centre and hear it play out!
But not only that, Nerve Radio’s return also means the Evenings block is back. Full of specialist music shows ranging across nearly every genre imaginable, every night there’s hours upon hours of brilliant music from all around the world.
jstephenson@nervemedia.org.uk
From throwbacks and classic tracks, to Nerve’s flagship evening show New Music Monday which is right on the pulse of the latest songs, there truly is something for everybody.
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SPORTS
Despite this England remained patient and remaining fixed to the task at hand. The sporting calendar is always at its most hectic in the run up to the Christmas period, but Nerve Magazine’s sports writers have it all covered. This month we have everything from non-league football, news on Chris Billam-Smith, Darts, Rugby and much more. - Jonathan Nagioff, Sports Editor
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KANE SENDS ENGLAND
TO SEMI FINALS
By Harvey Camp
Photo credit: Nazionale Calcio on Flickr
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ngland capped off a brilliant week in style after an 85th minute strike from Harry Kane sent England through to the semi-finals of the Nations League at the expense of Croatia. The Three Lions prepared for the decisive clash by hosting USA in a friendly on Thursday evening, putting on a commanding and dominant display as a sublime strike from Jesse Lingard, a pinpoint finish from Trent Alexander-Arnold and a well taken first time debut goal from Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson saw the visitors easily disposed of at Wembley. However, the all-important fixture took place on Sunday afternoon as England hosted the team who ended their World Cup hopes in the summer, Croatia.
England Nations League results England 1-2 Spain 8 September, Wembley
Croatia 0-0 England 12 October, Rijeka
Spain 2-3 England 15 October, Seville
England 2-1 Croatia 18 November, Wembley
The Three Lions controlled the first half and had the better of the chances. Harry Kane missed a glorious opportunity from close range and Croat gloveman Lovre Kalinic made another decent stop from Kane and Raheem Sterling.
The goal certainly had meanings beyond this fixture.
Gareth Southgate’s men were noticeably in a less commanding position as the second period began, with the visitors looking sharper and it took only to the 57th minute mark for them to open the scoring. CSKA Moscow man Nikola Vlasic latched on to a through ball before squaring to Andrej Kramaric in the middle. The Hoffenheim striker twisted and turned before lacing a deflected effort over the head of Jordan Pickford and into the lefthand corner, leaving Wembley stunned. Despite this England remained patient, distributing sloppy passes in patches but remaining fixed to the task at hand; and on the 78th minute their patience was rewarded. Joe Gomez’s long throw-in
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SPORTS found the head of John Stones, who flicked the ball into the path of Kane. The forward found Lingard who tapped into an empty Croatia net. Wembley was rocking and that wasn’t all they had to cheer about as Southgate’s men managed to clinch it with merely five minutes left. A precise Ben Chilwell free kick found the feet of Kane who managed to stretch out his right leg and direct the ball beyond Kalinic, breaking Croat hearts and sending the home crowd wild; a goal that certainly had meanings beyond this fixture. The game finished as a 2-1 win for England and secured the Three Lions a place in June’s Nations League semi-finals, knocking out Spain as well in the process. England will now look ahead to the inaugural Nations League semi-finals in 2019, where they will be joined by the Netherlands, Switzerland and hosts, Portugal.
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Nations League League A Group 1 Q Netherlands 7 2 France 7 R Germany 2 Group 2 Q Switzerland 9 2 Belgium 9 R Iceland 0 Group 3 Q Portugal 2 Italy R Poland
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Group 4 Q England 2 Spain R Croatia
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Photo: Ben Sutherland on Flickr
SPORTS
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
ROUND-UP
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ith just one match left in the group stages, Nerve’s Kieran Green takes a look at how the English sides are fairing in the competition.
Manchester City
Normal service has resumed for Manchester City, who sit top of Group F after matchday four. The reigning English champions have taken recent European fixtures by the scruff of the neck, as they continue their hunt for a first ever European title. Pep Guardiola’s side began their campaign with an underwhelming 2-1 defeat at home to French outfit Lyon, with a host of alarming errors on display during the first half at the Etihad.
The reigning English champions have taken recent European fixtures by the scruff of the neck, as they continue theirhunt for a first ever European title.
An away trip to German side Hoffenheim followed, with doubts again being raised after a rare goal was conceded within the opening minute. However the ever-reliant Sergio Aguero levelled minutes later, before
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a late David Silva goal handed City their first Champions League victory. The Sky Blues continued to build momentum, easing to a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Shaktar Donetsk, before thrashing them 6-0 in the return fixture in Ukraine, putting them in a firm position to qualify for the knockout games.
Liverpool
It has been a topsy-turvy campaign for Liverpool so far, with qualification from Group C anything but secured. Fantastic home form has coincided with below-par away performances from last season’s runners up, who have been looking to make their mark in games against some top European outfits. Jurgen Klopp’s men began with a memorable 3-2 win over Paris Saint Germain, with Roberto Firmino’s last-gasp winner securing victory over the French heavyweights in another European classic at Anfield. A 1-0 defeat away to Napoli followed, with Lorenzo Insigne’s emphatic winner leaving no hope for the Reds, who had defended bravely all game. The Reds answered back in resounding fashion by winning 4-0 at home to Red Star Belgrade under the Anfield lights, with Mohamed Salah scoring his 50th goal for the club. A shock 2-0 to Red Star defeat
Next up for Mauricio Pochettino’s side was a mouthwatering tie against Barcelona at Wembley, with Spurs set the daunting task of keeping the likes of Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi at bay. It was the latter who put a severe dent in Tottenham’s chances of picking up a first Champions League win, with the Argentine netting a brace in a 4-2 win. Photo credit: Ardfern on Wikimedia Commons last time out leaves the Reds with work to do in Group C.
Back to back fixtures against Dutch side PSV followed, and although four points were collected, chances of qualification still seem incredibly slim.
Tottenham Hotspur
Although Tottenham were drawn into the “group of death”, many are still disappointed with their performances in Europe so far, with only four points taken from a possible twelve in a group that contains Barcelona, Inter Milan and PSV Eindhoven. Spurs began their journey away to Inter Milan, surrendering their lead late on to lose 2-1 in a difficult evening at the San Siro, thanks to strikes from Matias Vecino and the prolific Mauro Icardi.
Next fixtures Manchester City vs Hoffenheim 12 December, 8pm
Liverpool vs Napoli 11 December, 8pm
Barcelona vs Tottenham 11 December, 8pm
Valencia vs Manchester United 12 December, 8pm
It has been a fairly comfortable journey in Europe so far for United, who look set to qualify.
Manchester United
Although eyes have arguably been focused on the future of manager, Jose Mourinho, it has been a fairly comfortable journey in Europe so far for United, who look set to qualify from Group H. The Red Devils began by easing to a 3-0 win against Young Boys in Switzerland, before getting another point on the board after a 0-0 stalemate with Valencia at Old Trafford. The visit of Italian giants Juventus was all about the return of club legend Cristiano Ronaldo, however it was Paulo Dybala who made his mark on the game, with the Argentine forward firing in after 17 minutes to secure a 1-0 win for Allegri’s side.
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SPORTS Jose Mourinho’s squad travelled to Turin to seek revenge in the return fixture, but Ronaldo was on hand to make his mark against his former employers, rifling a the ball past De Gea on 65 minutes. However Juan Mata equalised late on, before Leonardo Bonucci’s own goal handed United victory. This leaves the Manchester club second in the group and on course to qualify for the knockout stages.
Champions League group tables (as of 26th November 2018)
Group A
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Group E
1 2 3 4
B Dortmund Atletico Madrid Club Brugge AS Monaco Group B
9 9 4 1
Q 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Barcelona 10 Inter Milan 7 Tottenham 4 PSV 1 Group C Napoli 6 Liverpool 6 PSG 5 Red Star Belgrade 4
1 2 3 4
Group D FC Porto Schalke 04 Galatasaray L Moscow
10 8 4 0
1 2 3 4
Bayern Munich Ajax Benfica AEK Athens Group F
10 8 4 0
1 2 3 4
Man City Lyon Hoffenheim Shakhtar Group G
9 6 3 2
1 2 3 4
Real Madrid AS Roma CSKA Moscow Viktoria Plzen
9 9 4 1
1 2 3 4
Group H Juventus Man Utd Valencia Young Boys
9 7 5 1
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FOOTBALL ROUND-UP:
EUROPA LEAGUE
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ollowing Burnley’s failure to qualify for the group stages of the Europa League, just four British teams remain in the competition. Nerve’s Frankie Rudland takes a look at how they are getting on…
Arsenal
The Gunners are making all the right moves to surpass last season’s semi-final failings with an unbeaten start to their Europa League campaign. New boss Unai Emery has bought a structural resolution to a previously soft Arsenal side this season, with tenacious, yet cultured signings such as Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi adding some bite to the Londoners bark. They kicked off their campaign with a dominant 4-2 win over Ukrainian minnows Vorskla Poltava at the Emirates; an in-form Aubameyang helped himself to two goals on the night. Next up was Azerbaijani side Qarabag, who were also effortlessly despatched with youngsters Guendouzi and Emile Smith-Rowe amongst the trio of scorers as Arsenal sent out a thumping message of intent to the rest of the group, winning 3-0. Two consecutive fixtures against Sporting Lisbon followed for Emery’s troops who left Portugal with a further three points courtesy of a solitary Danny Welbeck effort, before drawing the reverse fixture 0-0.
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Subsequently, Arsenal are perched at the summit of Group E after four games, having already secured their place in the round of 16 with a more than respectable 10-point tally.
Next fixtures Arsenal vs Qarabag 13 December, 8pm
Mol Vidi vs Chelsea 13 December, 5.55pm
Celtic vs Red Bull Salzburg 13 December, 8pm
Rapid Wien vs Rangers 13 December, 5.55pm
Chelsea
Fellow Londoners Chelsea are also enjoying something of a managerial micro-revolution. After a sub-par season, Antonio Conte was the latest victim of Abramovich’s managerial axe, which has seen its fair share of use at Stamford Bridge over the years. His replacement, Maurizio Sarri, not only bought with him an air of superstition and mystery from Naples, but a strain of pure football that has been dubbed ‘Sarriball’ by admirers of the Italians possession-based ideology.
The Blues are thriving under their new boss’ instructions and have made their European obligations look a formality so far with four wins from four in Group L. Their first two games bought two 1-0 victories as they saw off Greek giants PAOK away from home, followed by Hungarian side Mol Vidi at Stamford Bridge. They claimed their most impressive haul in the competition this term when they despatched Europa League regulars BATE Borisov 3-1 courtesy of a maiden hat-trick for the everimpressive Loftus-Cheek. Sarri’s outfit once more affirmed their dominance over BATE when they travelled to Belarus and left with the three points they needed to confirm qualification from the group stage thanks to a solitary Olivier Giroud strike.
Celtic
Celtic have long struggled to display continuity between their emphatic domestic success and their recent limp European achievements, and it looks as if this season may well prove another frustrating one for the Scottish giants. After crashing out of the Champions League to AEK Athens, Brendan Rodgers side entered a strong Group B through further qualification. The Hoops managed to get off to a flying start as a late Leigh Griffiths winner
lit up Celtic Park and sent Danish side Rosenburg packing with no points to show for their trip to Scotland. However, Celtic stuttered losing their next tie away to Red Bull Salzburg 3-1, despite taking the lead through star man Odsonne Edouard after just two minutes.
Celtic have long struggled to display continuity between their emphatic domestive success and their recent limp European achievements.
A further away defeat ensued to Red Bull Leipzig as the German outfit proved too much on the night for a Celtic side bereft of confidence and form in European competition. Rodger’s men have however afforded themselves a lifeline as they exacted revenge on Leipzig in the reverse fixture in what was another huge win at Celtic Park. Left-back Kieran Tierney and Edouard registered as The Hoops claimed what could be a pivotal win. Celtic now sit in third place behind Leipzig on goal difference as both teams approach their last two fixtures.
Rangers
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is no stranger to big European nights under floodlit stadiums, but he ventures into this campaign leading his side from the technical area rather than on the pitch.
Photo credit: Brian Hargadon on Flickr
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Glaswegian counterparts Celtic going into the final two group stage ties. Please note: this article was written before the fifth round of fixtures.
Rangers extended their unbeaten record in the Europa League to 11 matches after a dramatic home win over Rapid Wien, followed by a goalless draw against Russian outfit Spartak Moscow. Their run was eventually halted in the away tie against Spartak Moscow with the Russians winning 4-3, in a game which saw each side divert the ball into their own net. This defeat see’s Rangers slot into third place on goal difference, mirroring their
Europa League group tables (as of 28th November 2018)
Group B
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1 2 3 4
Red Bull Salzburg RB Leipzig Celtic Rosenborg
1 2 3 4
Group E Arsenal Sporting Lisbon Vorskla Qarabag
Group G 12 6 6 0
10 7 3 3
1 2 3 4
Villarreal Spartak Moscow Rangers Rapid Vienna
6 5 5 4
Q 2 3 4
Group L Chelsea Mol Vidi PAOK BATE
12 6 3 3
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PREVIEW: DARTS WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS
By Luke Hewitt
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he PDC World Darts Championship is the biggest event of the darting calendar. A culmination of a year’s work on TV and floor tournaments comes together on the grandest stage of them all, Alexandra Palace.
With a three-week darting bonanza broadcast every day on Sky Sports over the Christmas period, it’s every darts fan’s favourite time of year. Picking a winner is never as simple as it seems. With the gruelling set format as well as the pressure of the Palace, shock results are a given during the course of the tournament. Here are some ones to
Michael van Gerwen
With every tournament, Michael van Gerwen is the bookies favourite to lift the Sid Waddell trophy in early January. It has been impossible to overlook ‘The Green Machine’ in any darts match he’s played in over the past few years, but it’s something about the Ally Pally stage that causes upsets to occur. Having lost in a last leg shootout in the semi-final last year to eventual winner Rob Cross, in an absolute masterclass in darting ability, van Gerwen will be looking to go one better this year and lift the trophy for the third time in his career. Heading in to the World Championships, you can see the hunger for gold within him is more prevalent than ever.
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Gary Anderson
A man who can never be discounted from a pre-tournament prediction is ‘The Flying Scotsman’ Gary Anderson. There’s something about the World Championships that brings the best out of Anderson, with the two-time world champion always being a safe bet to lift the trophy, come January. The current world number four crashed out in the Quarter Finals in last year’s Championships but went onto win two majors in the year following, adding a World Matchplay and a Champions League of Darts trophy to his already stacked list of accolades. If Anderson and van Gerwen happen to be on opposing sides of the draw, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them face off in the final. A rematch of their 2017 World Championship final meeting, which saw ‘Mighty Mike’ the victor, is a tantalising final any darts fan would be more than happy to see once more.
Photo credit: Sven Mendel on Wikimedia Commons
Suprise Packages: Joe Cullen
It’s a yearly occurrence that a surprise package captures the hearts of darting fans, from 63-year-old Paul Lim’s eight perfect darts against Gary Anderson, to Rob Cross transitioning from electrician to world champion in his debut darting season. This year, I believe 29-year-old Joe Cullen can capture the attention of the Ally Pally crowds. A stalwart “nearly-man” in TV tournaments over the years, Cullen has always looked talented, but seemed to lack the cutting edge to win those big games against the world’s best. With a reasonably successful season under his belt, winning two Players Championships in the process, I can see the world ranked #15 excelling far beyond his Round of 16 exit last year. Depending on his draw, I can see Cullen going further than what many will predict, providing he can match his doubling to the standard of his power scoring.
Dimitri van den Berg
Another player who I believe can easily shock the darting world and outshine his potential is Dimitri van den Berg. The 2017 World Youth Champion has gone from strength to strength this year, literally dancing his way into the crowd’s hearts with his walk on music as well as incredible darting ability.
Dark Horse: James Wade
‘The Machine’ James Wade may not be the biggest character in darts with his methodological and machine-like repetitive action and approach to the sport, but his talent over the years has never been overlooked more so than right now. Written off by many due to a first round exit last year, Wade is still one of the most consistent scorers and double hitters in world darts. Wade has gone from strength to strength recently, winning two majors on the bounce going into the Grand Slam, having swept up in October’s European Championships and November’s World Series. Wade has hit his best form in years just at the right time in the build up to Ally Pally. Known for his three-figure combination checkouts, if Wade can start hitting 180’s with more regularity then he’s definitely going to be tough opposition for anyone and in my eyes could potentially go all the way.
A somewhat underrated player in terms of his world ranking of 36, ‘Dancing Dimitri’ will be heading off to Ally Pally, brimming with confidence having hit his first professional 9 darter in November’s Grand Slam and can easily shock the masses and go much further than anyone expects. Photo credit: John Bointon on Wikimedia Commons
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AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS:
ENGLAND PRIDE
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ngland came away from the first autumn internationals feeling proud, but also hard done by after playing against both South Africa and New Zealand in early November at Twickenham. Eddie Jones’ men first came up against the Springboks and managed to come from behind to narrowly beat South Africa 12-11.
By Luke Weaser-Seychell
by a successful penalty from Barrett saw New Zealand claw it back to 15-10 as the two teams went into half time. The All Blacks piled on the pressure in the second half and Beauden Barrett’s superb drop kick and penalty meant that the All Blacks were 16-15 up with ten to go.
It was a great start to their campaign; however, it was overshadowed by a controversial finish after a TMO review by the referee went in England’s favour with Owen Farrell’s possible dangerous tackle was deemed legal. South Africa took the lead in the first half, but midway through the second half, Elliot Daly converted a 49m penalty to put the home side in front. England managed to hold on until the end of the game, perhaps fortunately, seeing as Handre Pollard was given a chance to secure a win for South Africa late on. England then went on to play the All Blacks in their next fixture and we saw a complete contrast to the game against South Africa. A frantic start, with tries from Chris Ashton and Dylan Hartley in the first 24 minutes, gave England a 15-0 lead. Damian McKenzie’s converted try, followed
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Twickenham erupted with four minutes to spare after man of the match Sam Underhill stormed over the line to score what seemed to be the winning try for England. But, after a long TMO review the referee disallowed the try as Courtney Lawes strayed offside in the build-up. New Zealand held on to seal the one-point victory. With two great performances, England can look on with optimism towards the Rugby World Cup, which is less than a year away.
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FORMULA 1:
OVERACHIEVERS
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his season has seen many over achievers rise through the ranks – the most notable being the young drivers including Charles Leclerc for Sauber and Pierre Gasly for Toro Rosso, both achieving a seat for front running teams for next season. We will see Leclerc in a Ferrari swapping places with current driver Kimi Raikkonen, whilst Pierre Gasly has earned himself a drive with Red Bull after Daniel Riccardo signed for Renault.
By Joshua Buck
Maybe the less obvious over achievers include 2007 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen who managed to achieve victory in the US Grand Prix after a 113-race win drought.
2019 drivers Mercedes - Hamilton & Bottas Ferrari - Vettel & Leclerc Red Bull - Verstappen & Gasly Renault - Ricciardo & Hulkenberg Haas - Grosjean & Magnussen McLaren - Sainz & Norris Force India - Perez & TBC Toro Rosso - Kvyat & TBC Sauber - Raikkonen & Giovinazzi Williams - Russell & Kubica Others include Red Bull driver Max Verstappen. The two Red Bull men are the only drivers that weren’t in a Ferrari or Mercedes to win a race this season, with Riccardo winning in China and Monaco, whilst Verstappen claimed top spot in Austria and Mexico.
Other drivers that have excelled this year includes Force India driver Esteban Ocon who is currently without a seat for next year despite his obvious talent – currently his only realistic option for next year lies on Williams signing the Frenchman alongside rookie George Russell.
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FORMULA 1:
UNDERACHIEVERS
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ith the Formula 1 season finished for another year, with a familiar Hamilton-Mercedes double, Nerve’s Jamie Downes picks the biggest underachievers of the 2018 F1 season.
Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari Kind of obvious, this one. After the Belgium Grand Prix, where Vettel scored a dominant victory to move within 17 championship points of Hamilton, the battle for the title seemed anything but one sided. However, since Belgium, Ferrari suffered a capitulation in talent and tactics not seen since Ferrari capitulated last year, in fact.
By Jamie Downes
while leading, such as in Germany when with no one around him, he lost control of his car and practically gave the race win on a Silver (arrows) platter to Hamilton. Improvement for next year is a must for the prancing horse.
Valtteri Bottas
Whatever illusion Bottas had that him and Hamilton were equal drivers was shattered at the Russian Grand Prix, where despite dominating the entire weekend, the Finn was ordered to let his team mate through into first position.
Whether it was questionable tire choices, lackluster practice sessions or downright wrong pit strategies, Ferrari handed Hamilton the title as much as his own talent did. Vettel too is not absolved of blame. The German has thrown away valuable points
Such an action was never going to be well received and Bottas looked bewildered when he got out of his car in the parc ferme.
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But even ignoring Russia, it’s been a slightly disappointing year for the him. Meek defences to overtaking moves and squabbles with the Red Bulls. If you believe paddock rumours, Mercedes are deciding between Bottas and Esteban Ocon for the 2020 season. I believe they should take a chance on the Frenchman.
Meanwhile, the Honda powered Torro Rosso’s were challenging for point scoring positions.
Daniel Ricciardo
It’s kind of impossible to not include the likeable Australian in this list after the dismal year he’s suffered. And the worst part? Hardly any of it was his fault. Ricciardo has suffered no less than eight mechanical DNF’s this season, far more than his team mate Max Verstappen in an identical car. With Ricciardo heading to Renault next season, everyone hopes the charismatic Australian has a brighter 2019.
Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne did their best but never really had the car to challenge for anything meaningful. How sad that Alonso, a bona fide member of F1 royalty, should be made to fight out his last season with back markers and the midfield, instead of being at the front, fighting for titles like he deserves. Williams too, have arguably the worst car on the grid, and are equipped with not one but two pay drivers in the forms of Lance Stroll and Sergey Sirotkin.
McLaren and Williams
Typical, isn’t it? You wait for a legendary, British team synonymous with F1 to be in crisis, then two come along at once. Both McLaren and Williams suffered appalling 2018’s. The McLaren car, running on Renault power after 2017’s debacle with Honda, was again near the back of the grid.
However, both teams deserve credit for signing fresh, British talent for next season. McLaren promoted youth driver Lando Norris to partner Carlos Sainz, while Williams signed Mercedes GP2 driver George Russell.
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POPPIES UPDATE:
XMAS FIXTURES
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By Dan Davis
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ournemouth Poppies will be aiming to prolong their resurgence this season as they gear up for a frantic Christmas fixture list. The Winton-based side have defied all expectations to surge up the Wessex Premier Division table, and have been widely tipped to achieve a top six finish - a feat made even more impressive when the club’s recent finishes are taken into consideration. Despite a recent minor dip in results, which came to an end with a stunning 3-2 comeback victory at Shaftesbury, Poppies enter the holiday period with a reasonable amount of momentum, currently sitting sixth in the table, at the time of writing. Upcoming Cup clashes against Lymington Town and against Blackfield and Langley, provide Poppies with a chance for longawaited silverware, although the latter will certainly prove a stern test in the Hampshire Senior Cup clash, scheduled for early December. Back-to-back home fixtures in midDecember could provide the confidence needed to propel Poppies up the league table, as they face strugglers Andover New Street and Brockenhurst in succession.
Further December fixtures come thick and fast in the form of Alresford Town, who have enjoyed a steady start to the new campaign, and a south coast derby meeting with joint-basement side Team Solent. Fareham Town then travel to Victoria Park in the division’s next round of clashes after the turn of the New Year. However, in mid-November, Poppies’ hopes of silverware were severely dented as Mickey Finch departed for Hamworthy United. The prolific frontman had netted on 16 occasions this season and formed a formidable partnership with fellow striker Steve Flynn. The latter is now relied on primarily for Poppies’ attacking impetus, although the club’s fortunes in front of goal have been boosted by the arrival of livewire forward River Smith. Manager Michael Cuffie will certainly be aiming to keep his star attackers in lightning form, as Poppies’ season enters a decisive make-or-break period.
All photos: Giancarlo Bocchetti
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DORSET FOOTBALL:
XMAS PREVIEW
By Jonathan Nagioff
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he Christmas run of football fixtures is fast approaching and just like everywhere else in the country, there is no respite for Dorset’s four sides in the Southern League Premier South division, with a stacked Christmas period of games pending. The state of affairs in the division could change dramatically as clubs face up to five fixtures in just over two weeks. (Article correct as of 15th November)
WEYMOUTH FC
Weymouth remain top of the pile in the Southern League Premier South, just above Taunton Town on 30 points. The Terras are in formidable form, only losing once all campaign and are ten games unbeaten in all competitions, at the time of writing. Mark Molesley’s side would have played seven games by the time they face Harrow Borough on December 22nd, with the Terras set to play four games in 16 days over a busy Christmas fixture period. Weymouth face Dorset rivals Dorchester Town and Poole Town on Boxing Day and New Years Day respectively, with a prolific Christmas period setting Weymouth on the path to promotion to the National League South.
DORCHESTER TOWN FC
Dorchester Town are in a sticky situation in 18th place with just 13 points from as many games, as they approach a critical period running up to Christmas. With three sides relegated at the end of the season, the Magpies will have to drastically pick up their form as they remain just a point above the relegation zone.
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Steve Thompson’s side are without a league win since October, at the time of writing and will hope to pick up some form in the run up to a menacing pile of games. Their league status will likely depend on their six fixtures before Boxing Day, which feature rock-bottom Chesham United and second from bottom, Staines Town.
Photos: Poole Town FC
POOLE TOWN FC
Poole Town currently occupy the final play off position, sitting in seventh place on goal difference and are on a five-match unbeaten streak in all competitions, at the time of writing.
Southern Premier Division South table (correct as of 16th November)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Weymouth Taunton Town Salisbury Hendon Beaconsfield Tiverton Town Poole Town Merthyr Town Harrow Borough Walton Casuals Basingstoke Town Hartey Wintney Met Police Gosport Borough Farnborough Frome Town Wimborne Town Dorchester Town Kings Langley
30 29 27 26 23 22 19 19 18 18 18 18 16 16 14 14 13 13 12
20 Swindon Supermarine
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21 Staines Town 22 Chesham United
9 6
The table could read very differently, however by the time Poole come up against Hartley Wintney on December 22nd, with a very mixed run of fixtures to come.The Dolphins have tricky assignments against promotion rivals Beaconsfield Town and Tiverton Town, before coming up against rock-bottom Chesham United in mid-December. Tom Killick’s men have a tasty encounter with neighbours Wimborne Town on Boxing Day, before travelling to table-toppers Weymouth on New Year’s Day, with a home fixture against Salisbury at the Black Gold stadium sandwiched in between the local clashes.
WIMBORNE TOWN FC
The Magpies, who share their nickname with fellow strugglers Dorchester are also in a precarious position in 17th place, just a point above the relegation zone. Matty Holmes’ side, who were promoted last season are level on 13 points and just a place above Dorchester on goal difference, having played a game more at the time of writing. The Magpies face three of the top eight on the spin, in the coming weeks in the form of Merthyr Town, Tiverton Town and Salisbury, prior to the Christmas period. The fixture list however is kind reading for Wimborne, with four of their five fixtures against sides in and around them.
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CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH’S
CHRISTMAS UPDATE
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s we approach the depths of winter and the nights draw in, most people cling to Christmas as their reprieve from a trying time of year. Boxing fans will have other ideas. A number of tantalising fights sit on the horizon, leaving followers of the sweet science spoilt for choice. Fury vs Wilder, a clash between two undefeated heavyweight titans, headlines the rest of the years action, while Chisora vs Whyte guarantees to explode. A little closer to home, Chris Billam-Smith, an exciting cruiserweight prospect, is hoping to extend his unbeaten record to 8-0 on December 15th. Residing in Bournemouth, but
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By Jake Green
boxing out of Mcguigan’s Gym, London, Billam-Smith boasts a nearly perfect knockout recordwith six of his seven
‘The Gentleman’ is hoping to extend his unbeaten record to 8-0 on December 15th.
wins coming inside the distance. His last fight represented a significant step up in class, as the 28-year-old took on previous Commonwealth title challenger Robin Dupre. ‘The Gentleman’ took the step up in his stride, comfortably out boxing his opponent for the first five rounds before a bruised and battered Dupre was retired by his corner. Smiths’ next opponent is yet to be confirmed. Turning professional in 2017, the Bournemouth fighter has developed quickly. Training alongside top British boxers George Groves
and Josh Taylor, he has shown an ever improving and diverse skill set, combining sharp boxing technique with raw punching power. His impressive progress has not gone unnoticed, as he finds himself on the brink of
I didn’t actually box for 18 months. I thought that might’ve been it, but I tried to stay optimistic.
a title shot, with a win on the 15th likely to ensure a decider against current champion Wadi Camacho for the Commonwealth Cruiserweight title, likely to be early next year. Things haven’t always been so straight forward for the six-foot three pugilist. Before turning professional, ‘The Gentleman’ was plagued by a recurring shoulder injury, which eventually required surgery and led to 18 months out of the ring. In previous interviews, when asked about the injury Billam-Smith has said:
“I didn’t actually box for 18 months. I thought that might have been it, but I tried to stay optimistic.” He will hope to continue his upward trajectory with a decisive win on the 15th. Local boxer Lee Cutler also fights on the card, having just his second professional fight. However, he has gained valuable experience throughout his successful amateur career and will hope to put his good boxing pedigree on display for the Bournemouth crowd.He won his debut fight with a first round stoppage and will hope to continue his progress. His opponent is also yet to be confirmed.
Billam-Smith’s boxing records bt Robin Dupre 2018-10-13, RTD
bt Michal Plesnik 2018-06-16, PTS
bt Gheorghe Danut 2018-03-09, RTD
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PREMIER LEAGUE: CHERRIES’
XMAS PREVIEW
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he Premier League Christmas fixture list is always eagerly awaited by football fans up and down the country. As every other top division in Europe enjoys a well-deserved break, the richest league in the world will serve up televised action almost every day. This year, Cherries will be playing four Premier League matches in two weeks like last year. The time between their first kick-off, on the 22nd of December, and their last one, on the 2nd of January, is a mere 268 hours. The depth of a high-flying Bournemouth team is surely to be tested over this period.
Bournemouth vs Brighton - 22/12/18 This will be the first encounter between the two South Coast sides this season. Last season, Bournemouth got their first win of the campaign in this fixture, which kickstarted a campaign in which they eventually finished 12th.
Now Brighton (at the time of writing) sit comfortably in 12th place. Bournemouth, however, seem to have their aims higher, after their best-ever start to the Premier League. The last time the Cherries lost to the Seagulls was 10 years ago, when both sides were in League One.
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By Akshay Kulkarni
Tottenham vs Bournemouth - 26/12/18
Both Tottenham and Bournemouth have enjoyed their most potent starts to life in the Premier League and are only two places apart in the table at the time of writing. The Cherries have never won against Spurs in the Premier League. They were beaten 1-0 at Wembley last season and were thrashed 4-1 at home
Though fans love the non-stop action, Premier League managers and players haven’t been too warm about the idea.
Man Utd vs Bournemouth - 30/12/18
Jose Mourinho’s men have been the focus of attention for all the wrong reasons this season, as the Red Devils look out of sorts, sitting 8th at the time of writing. Despite this, Eddie Howe’s men were left emptyhanded the last time they played United at Old Trafford, losing 2-0.
Nonetheless, Howe’s men could get something against United, whose leaky defence plays straight into the hands of Bournemouth’s vibrant attack.
Bournemouth vs Watford - 2/1/19
Both teams are level on points at the time of writing, with Javi Gracia working well with a young Watford team much like Eddie Howe is with Bournemouth. The last fixture between the two sides saw the Cherries comprehensively beat Watford 4-0 at Vicarage Road in October, to record their biggest every away win, but the Hornets did win the corresponding fixture at the Vitality last season. Bournemouth will be grateful for a side outside the ‘Big Six’ to end off their holiday schedule and should secure three points if they play to their strengths.
Photo credit: AFC Bournemouth
Premier League table (correct as of 23rd November)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Manchester City Liverpool Chelsea Tottenham Arsenal Bournemouth Watford Manchester United Everton Leicester Wolves Brighton West Ham Newcastle Burnley Crystal Palace Southampton Cardiff Huddersfield Fulham
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